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Octavia Johnson

Sports Reporter
Houston,TX

Summary

Skilled Sports Journalist with five-years experienced in conceptualizing and reporting on diverse stories. Versed in digital media and skilled in writing and editing pieces for online platforms.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Host

Radio DePaul Sports
Chicago, IL
08.2016 - 06.2018
  • Facilitated live coverage of special events, promotions and sports matches.
  • Initiated debates with guests on sports topics
  • Prepared 5-7 daily stories to discuss during broadcasts.
  • Interviewed show guests and moderated discussions.
  • Researched sports topics for comment and discussion.
  • Operated studio equipment and produced live game shows

Sports Writer

The DePaulia
Chicago, IL
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
  • Reported on DePaul and BIG TEN athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
  • Coordinated analytical sports pieces showing trends at different levels and offering insight into influences over sports like volleyball, softball, track and field.
  • Covered numerous events personally, traveling to games across Chicago to create buzz and offer expert coverage.

Sports Anchor Reporter

Good Day DePaul
Chicago, IL
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Reported on DePaul and BIG TEN Conference athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
  • Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines.
  • Completed assigned pieces and developed independent stories.
  • Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06.2022

Skills

  • Team Sports
  • Sports Editing
  • Script Writing
  • Active Listening
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Producing Shows
  • News Anchoring
  • On-Scene Reporting
  • Creative Writing
  • Voiceover Writing
  • Time Management
  • Reading Comprehension

Timeline

Sports Host

Radio DePaul Sports
08.2016 - 06.2018

Sports Writer

The DePaulia
08.2016 - 06.2017

Sports Anchor Reporter

Good Day DePaul
08.2016 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

DePaul University

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